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BROWN BUTTER CACIO E PEPE
Brown Butter Cacio e Pepe is simply spaghetti coated in a butter and Parmesan sauce and loaded with fresh black pepper!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
562
kcal
Author
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients
1
lb
spaghetti or bucatini pasta
½
cup
salted butter
2
cups
freshly and finely grated Parmesan cheese
1
tbsp
freshly cracked pepper
1-2
cups
pasta water
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Strain the pasta and reserve 2 cups of pasta water and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking add the butter to a skillet and cook over medium heat until the butter has browned and there are brown specs in the butter.
Add the pasta back into the pot and pour in the browned butter along with 1 cup of pasta water.
Sprinkle in the cheese and black pepper and stir vigorously until the cheese melts and a light cheesy sauce forms.
Add up to 1 additional cup of pasta water to help melt the cheese and reach the desired consistency for the sauce.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories:
562
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
58
g
|
Protein:
23
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Sodium:
651
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
2
g